LL.M Dissertation 2024 -25

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Uncovering the Taboo: Gender Neutrality in Domestic Violence Laws in India, the Neglected Male Side
(National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, 2025-06) Das, Dimpy
Domestic violence is often viewed through a narrow lens in India one that sees women as victims and men as perpetrators. While it's undeniable that women face widespread abuse, what often goes unspoken is the silent suffering of men who experience domestic violence but have little to no legal or social support. This research paper seeks to uncover that hidden side of the story the neglected, often taboo reality of male victims. India's legal framework on domestic violence, notably Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is a landmark in safeguarding women's rights. However, its genderspecific nature has sparked ongoing legal and social debates regarding its inclusivity. While the law provides essential protection to women, it overlooks the possibility that men and individuals of other genders can also be victims of domestic abuse. This legal asymmetry raises critical questions about equality before the law and the constitutional guarantee of non-discrimination.